How Do You Spell TANKING?

Pronunciation: [tˈaŋkɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "tanking" refers to deliberately losing a game or match in order to gain a better draft pick or strategic advantage. The spelling of this word is based on the pronunciation of the "-nk" sound, which is pronounced as [ŋk] in IPA phonetic transcription. This sound is created by pressing the back of the tongue against the soft palate while simultaneously releasing a burst of air. The "-ing" ending of "tanking" indicates a present participle or continuous action, making it clear that this is an ongoing strategy rather than a one-time occurrence.

TANKING Meaning and Definition

1. Tanking is a term that is commonly used in sports, particularly in the context of competitive sporting events such as professional leagues or tournaments. It refers to the deliberate and strategic act of a team intentionally losing games in order to secure a more favorable position in the future.

   In sports, tanking typically occurs when teams are not performing well in their current season and have little to no chance of making it to the playoffs. Rather than putting in a concerted effort to win games and improve their standing, these teams may purposefully lose matches, thus lowering their ranking or win-loss record. The objective is to secure a higher draft pick in the following season, where more talented players can be selected to strengthen the team's roster.

   Tanking can be seen as a controversial practice because it goes against the traditional values of fair play and sportsmanship, and can undermine the integrity of the competition. It is often associated with long-term strategic planning and the focus on rebuilding or improving the team's future prospects rather than immediate success.

   The term "tanking" has also been more broadly applied in other contexts beyond sports, such as business or finance, to refer to a deliberate decision or action aimed at deliberately reducing or sacrificing short-term performance or results for the sake of long-term gains or objectives.

Common Misspellings for TANKING

• drnking
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• taningg
• Tarkino
• Taunkling
• taufing
• Nankeng
• dankeing
• dankning
• tankging

Etymology of TANKING

The term "tanking" in the context of sports refers to deliberately underperforming or losing games to gain a strategic advantage, particularly in drafts where the teams with the worst records have higher picks. The etymology of the word "tanking" can be traced back to the use of tanks in military operations during World War I.

The word "tank" was first used to describe a land-based armored combat vehicle introduced during the war. Tanks were heavily armored, powerful, and capable of moving across difficult terrains, making them effective weapons on the battlefield. However, the early tanks were often unreliable and vulnerable to mechanical failures or attacks.

During the war, there were instances where tanks would break down or become disabled during battles, leaving them idle on the field. This led to situations where tanks would essentially "sit there" or "do nothing", becoming easy targets for the enemy.

Similar spelling words for TANKING

• tonkin,
• Thanking,
• Tangshan,
• tangency,
• tangent,
• tangeman,
• tanginess,
• tanguma.

Conjugate verb Tanking

CONDITIONAL

I would tank

we would tank

you would tank

he/she/it would tank

they would tank

FUTURE

I will tank

we will tank

you will tank

he/she/it will tank

they will tank

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have tanked

we will have tanked

you will have tanked

he/she/it will have tanked

they will have tanked

PAST

I tanked

we tanked

you tanked

he/she/it tanked

they tanked

PAST PERFECT

I had tanked

we had tanked

you had tanked

he/she/it had tanked

they had tanked

PRESENT

I tank

we tank

you tank

he/she/it tanks

they tank

PRESENT PERFECT

I have tanked

we have tanked

you have tanked

he/she/it has tanked

they have tanked

I am tanking

we are tanking

you are tanking

he/she/it is tanking

they are tanking

I was tanking

we were tanking

you were tanking

he/she/it was tanking

they were tanking

I will be tanking

we will be tanking

you will be tanking

he/she/it will be tanking

they will be tanking

I have been tanking

we have been tanking

you have been tanking

he/she/it has been tanking

they have been tanking

I had been tanking

we had been tanking

you had been tanking

he/she/it had been tanking

they had been tanking

I will have been tanking

we will have been tanking

you will have been tanking

he/she/it will have been tanking

they will have been tanking

I would have tanked

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you would have tanked

he/she/it would have tanked

they would have tanked

I would be tanking

we would be tanking

you would be tanking

he/she/it would be tanking

they would be tanking

I would have been tanking

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you would have been tanking

he/she/it would have been tanking

they would have been tanking